Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

Every La Librairie Antique listing explicitly mentions the first edition status (E.O. or 1st edition), print run, publication date (colophon), binding type (leather, parchment, gilding), format (12mo, folio, etc.), and detailed condition (foxing, dampstains, repairs if any). We provide multiple high-resolution photos. For items above 500 EUR, a provenance certificate is included when available.

Question 2

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Antiquarian books ship duty-free to the USA under HTS code 9903.01.31 ("informational materials" exception, still valid after the August 2025 de-minimis suspension). Delivery: 7-12 days via Colissimo International tracked, 3-5 days via DHL Express. State sales tax may apply depending on your state (typically 0-9%).

Question 3

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

Accepted Answer

All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB), PayPal with Buyer Protection (recommended for non-EU customers), SEPA bank transfer for Europe, and SWIFT international wire for orders above 2000 EUR. Stripe-secured checkout (PCI-DSS Level 1).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

30-day return window for international buyers. Full refund (including return shipping) if the book does not match our description. Convenience returns: buyer covers return postage, refund issued upon receipt of the book in its original condition.

Question 5

How can I verify a first edition?

Accepted Answer

A first edition (often abbreviated E.O. in French) is the first published version of a work. Identifiers: print run statement at the front/back, colophon date, paper and format specifications, reference bibliographies (Vicaire, Carteret for French literature, Sadleir for 19th century English literature). Every listing mentions first edition status explicitly when applicable.

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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Classic tale of chivalry and adventure❦ CERVANTES Miguel de L’ingénieux Hidalgo Don Quichotte de la Manche

Napoleon's journal from exile❦ Napoléon Las Cases Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène ou journal ou se trouve 1824

Popular French Songs and Chants❦ CHANTS ET CHANSONS POPULAIRES DE LA FRANCE 1858

Marriage of Protestants❦ Mariage des Protestants

The Fabric of Spirit❦ L’Esprit tissu 2002

Persian Letters by Montesquieu❦ MINI MONTESQUIEU Les lettres persanes 1826

Artistic views of Paris and Versailles❦ Paris, Versailles & les trianons 12 x 30 cm. 40 vues artistiques & panoramiques

Adaptation of Homer's Odyssey for Children❦ Homère Church L’ODYSSEE CONTEE AUX ENFANTS

Biography of Gabrielle d'Estrées, Marquise de Monceaux❦ DESCLOZEAUX Gabrielle d’Estrées, marquise de Monceaux, duchesse de Beaufort 1889

Yves ROUVRE Art Circle❦ Yves ROUVRE cercle d’art

Daumier Auction Catalog 1966 - Hôtel Drouot❦ Daumier Catalogue de vente aux enchères 1966-Hotel Drouot

Illustrated exploration of Île de France❦ L’Île de France 1931 illustré de bois

Religious Songs and Prayers Collection❦ LOUANGE ET PRIERE – PSAUMES, CHORALS, CANTIQUES

Life of a humble peasant girl, 1860❦ petite huttière ou vie de Marie-Adèle 1860

War Memoirs - Limited Edition #4/50❦ George Lloyd Mémoires de guerre -1/50- 1934

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